From My Perspective Podcast

From the Personal to the Possible: From My Perspective Series Intro

OCALI's original podcast, From My Perspective, is now available as a series under the Inspiring Change banner. Jen and Simon introduce and discuss the 13-part series.

Episode 13: Contributing To A Vibrant Community

The words 'providing opportunities and promoting independence' guide the efforts of two social purpose enterprises to empower people with disabilities in their community.

Episode 12: Belonging Series: Vision For A Good Life

Discover how families and professionals can support the people they care for with creating a vision for a good life.

Episode 11: Belonging Series: Follow Your Heart

Katwai shares her journey as a mother and advocate for her son and how this journey took many paths in finding the diagnosis, services, and resources.

Episode 10: Interview with Starr

With efforts underway to enhance the political power of people with disabilities, Starr shares her personal experience with accommodations and access to election information and voting options.

Episode 09: Maintaining A Strong, Healthy Foundation

Julie, Dee, and Jen share their experiences as parents of young adults with disabilities and offer some simple tips and ideas to support others with their own self-care practices.

Episode 08: A Better Me, A Better You: Sharing Your Self-Care Journey

Each person's journey with self-care and finding a more balanced life is unique. Inspiration can often be found in the experiences of others.

Episode 07: Interview with Maria

Maria is a Special Education Transition and Vocational Coordinator supporting young adults with autism.

Episode 06: Interview with Ginny

Ginny shares what self-care means to her, why it is vital for parents and caregivers, and how it has strengthened her well-being, happiness, and ability to conquer the world.

Episode 05: Interview with Michelle

Michelle is a young adult woman who shares her story of going blind and losing her hearing. She talks about the importance of family and why she's so passionate about self-advocacy.

Episode 04: Patrick John Hughes and Patrick Henry Hughes

Straight off the stage at OCALICON 2017, our keynote speakers share some additional insight and encouragement for families.

Episode 03: Interview with Jeff

Jeff is the dad of two young boys with disabilities. In this short interview, he'll share a proud parenting moment, and his hopes for one of his sons.

Episode 02: Interview with Julie

Julie is a deaf woman, a mother and a teacher. She shares how her daughter's experience has been different than her own, her passion for language access, and got us all crying.

Episode 01: Interview with Kelli

In this episode, Kelli shares her experience as an autistic woman who received a diagnosis after college.